Two motorists escaped serious injury but were trapped in their vehicles for 45 minutes following a serious rush-hour collision.

A young woman was airlifted to hospital after the head-on crash occurred on the A38, Briar Hill, in Worcestershire, at around 8.20am. It is thought one of the cars crossed over to the opposite carriageway and collided with an oncoming vehicle.

A spokesman said: “Crews arrived to the dual carriageway to find two cars that had been in a significant collision. It is believed one car had crossed over to the opposite side of the carriageway before the vehicles collided.

“The woman driving one car, believed to be in her mid 20s, suffered head injuries and pelvic injuries.

“The man driving the second car, believed to be in his mid 40s, suffered chest and back injuries.

“Both patients received emergency treatment from ambulance medics while still in their vehicles. They were then extricated with the assistance of the fire service. Both were trapped for around 45 minutes.